cleft palate
US /ˌkleft ˈpæl.ət/
UK /ˌkleft ˈpæl.ət/

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fente palatine
a congenital split in the roof of the mouth, often associated with a cleft lip, that can make speaking and eating difficult
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The baby was born with a cleft palate, which required surgery.
Le bébé est né avec une fente palatine, ce qui a nécessité une intervention chirurgicale.
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Speech therapy can help individuals with a cleft palate improve their articulation.
L'orthophonie peut aider les personnes atteintes de fente palatine à améliorer leur articulation.